Detroit, MI – Detroit Police officials held a briefing Friday afternoon after an officer-involved shooting occurred earlier in the day near Cass and Stimson streets in Midtown Detroit.
According to 1st Assistant Chief Charles Fitzgerald, the department’s preliminary review indicates that the individual involved was not handcuffed at the time of the shooting, refuting circulating social media claims. The update came as detectives and internal investigators remained on scene gathering evidence.
Police have not released the name or condition of the person shot. Details surrounding what led to the incident remain under review, but officials confirmed the Michigan State Police have been notified and that all officer-involved shootings undergo an internal investigation.
The shooting occurred near several apartment complexes and local businesses, prompting a temporary closure of surrounding streets as officers secured the area. Detroit Police emphasized transparency and urged residents to rely on official updates as misinformation spreads online.
Further information, including officer body camera footage, is expected to be reviewed in the coming days.
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